How to Prevent Rodents

Mice, rats, and squirrels are not welcome anywhere inside your home. Here’s how you can prevent rodents and keep your home free from these little critters.

How to Prevent Rodents

Check for Any Openings

For rodents to become a problem, they first need to find a way in. Your job is to find it first. Walk around the outside of your house. Do you see any cracks big enough for a furry critter to crawl through? Check out your attic. Do you see any openings there?

Keep Things Clean

If you want to prevent rodents, you have to be a poor host. They won’t just like the warmth of your home—they’ll love it if you leave food out for them too. Don’t let them think you’re welcoming them by improperly storing food in your garage or basement. Keep everything locked and sealed tight, and be sure to sweep your garage regularly.

Be Smart with Your Storage

Store firewood piles or anything else rodents can live in at least 20 feet from your home. And if you have a lot of boxes lying around, find a way to consolidate them so there aren’t any cozy places for a critter to make a home.

Keep an Eye out for Signs of Infestations

No matter how hard you try, rodents will sometimes find their way into your house, but it won’t always be obvious they’re there. Check periodically for feces—it’s sometimes the only sign of them. You might also hear the scurrying around or see gnaw marks where there weren’t any before.

Prevent Rodents and Get Rid of Them with Help.

The rodent and pest professionals at Green Pest Solutions are experts at kicking out unwelcomed house guests. Call us today at 855-312-7157, and we’ll also ensure your home is clean and clear of health concerns and help you keep the rodents from coming back.